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Violence and Health: The United States in a Global Perspective

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: Violence is a public health problem that can be understood and changed. Research over the past 2 decades has demonstrated that violence can be prevented and that, in some cases, prevention programs are more cost-effective than other policy options such as incarceration. The United States has much to contribute to-and stands to gain much from-global efforts to prevent violence. A new World Health Organization initiative presents an opportunity for the United States to work with other nations to find cost-effective ways of preventing violence and reducing its enormous costs.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.93.2.256

Authors: James A. Mercy, Etienne G. Krug, Linda L. Dahlberg, Anthony B. Zwi

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNSW Sydney, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, World Health Organization

Language: English

Topic: Gun Ownership and Violence Research

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2166885683

FWCI: 3.231

Cites: 34

Cited by: 73

Related to: 10